Dataset Number 1077 Dataset Title Acidity Custodian Data Authority: Department for Environment and Water Data Provider: Department for Environment and Water

Description Description This assessment highlights where acidity is or could become a significant problem, based on limited field pH measurements and extrapolation between similar environments. Soil pH is acidic when there is an excess of positively charged hydrogen ions within the soil solution of a soil layer. Acidity affects plant growth by impacting upon nutrient availability and leaching, as well as the release and leaching of toxic substances (when soils become strongly acidic). Soil acidification is caused by both natural and agricultural processes. Surface soil acidification can be readily controlled by the careful application of lime. The acidity of each component of each Soil Landscape Map Unit is assessed. All land that is known to be acidic, or is similar to land known to be acidic, is classified regardless of land use or management.17 Acidity attribute (or 'analysis data') classes have been supplied (see 'H1_1', 'H1_2', etc in table below, including not applicable) as percentage (areal extent) values of each Soil Landscape Map Unit. Note: the sum of all percentage values for each map unit totals 100%. This analysis data is to be used for the calculation of spatial data statistics. Acidity attribute (analysis data) classes account for both surface (0-10 cm) and subsoil (30-80 cm) acidity, as well as surface soil buffering capacity (which indicates a soil's capacity to resist acidification). Respective pH values for soil acidity classes are: 'Strongly acidic': pHCaCl2 <4.5 or pHH2O <5.5SELECT 1 FROM DUAL; 'Acidic': pHCaCl2 4.5-5.4 or pHH2O 5.5-6.4SELECT 1 FROM DUAL; 'Neutral': pHCaCl2 5.5-6.9 or pHH2O 6.5-7.9SELECT 1 FROM DUAL; 'Alkaline': pHCaCl2 >=7 or pHH2O >=8. For map display purposes, Soil Landscape Map Units are categorised INTO 7 legend categories (ACID), including not applicable, designed to highlight the acidity of the most 'at risk' component(s), occupying at least 30% of the map unit area. Map units with limited occurrences of acidic soils (10-30% of area) are shown as an additional legend category. Usage Link to Soil Attribute Descriptions. This dataset has been derived from the Soil Landscape Map Units spatial dataset to be used for map creation or the calculation of spatial data statistics. Used to supply Government, community groups, industry and the general public with up to date regional, subregional and catchment level land and soil attribute information for southern South Australia. The aim is to produce maps, statistics and reports displaying and describing: Land and soil attributes within southern South AustraliaSELECT 1 FROM DUAL; Land surface features affecting land use, land management and productivitySELECT 1 FROM DUAL; Limitations / suitability of land and soil for a range of agricultural and other uses. Independent professional advice should be sought before using this in commercial decisions. Further information: soil and land attributes. The Acidity dataset can be viewed at NatureMaps (>Soils>Soil Chemistry Attributes). Spatial data downloads are available from Data SA.

Data Quality Lineage The dataset is based on an interpretation of 1:40,000 stereo colour aerial photography and limited field inspection of landscapes and soils by soil scientists. Soil Landscape Map Unit boundaries were determined after an integration of field observations and recordingsSELECT 1 FROM DUAL; laboratory analysesSELECT 1 FROM DUAL; stereoscopic examination of aerial photographsSELECT 1 FROM DUAL; understanding of regional landscape processes and stratigraphySELECT 1 FROM DUAL; existing soil and geological mapping data. To avoid inconsistencies and confusion, any updates to the Soil and Land Attribute mapping are to be managed by DEWNR Soil and Land Program. This data has been released under a Creative Commons licence. Where products are derived from this data, DEWNR are to be acknowledged, and any changes to the original data should be indicated. Completeness Complete. The spatial data is subject to amendment as and when more data become available. Positional Accuracy The accuracy is to the scale of mapping (50 metres at 1:50,000 and 300 metres at 1:100,000 mapping scale). The spatial data is to be used at the regional, subregional and catchment level, and can be used to provide property overviewsSELECT 1 FROM DUAL; however, cannot be used at the paddock level. South East, Kangaroo Island, Mount Lofty Ranges and the 'bottom' of Yorke Peninsula have been mapped at 1:50,000. Eyre Peninsula, the main part of Yorke Peninsula, Murray Mallee and Northern Agricultural Districts have been mapped at 1:100,000. Map unit boundaries should be treated as transition zones.

Geographic Extent Extent Name Agricultural Region - South Australia Min Easting or Longitude 132.25 Min Northing or Latitude -38 Max Easting or Longitude 141 Max Northing or Latitude -32.25

Dataset Status Initially Acquired 01-JAN-2000 Last Updated 01-JUL-2009 Update Frequency As required Maintenance Method As required AusGOAL CC BY (Attribution)

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Contact Information Organisation Department for Environment and Water Science Monitoring and Knowledge Postal Address GPO Box 1047 ADELAIDE 5001 Email DEWNR.CustomerServiceCentre@sa.gov.au